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SN03 CZL

2003 Lotus Elise

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

18,436 mi
Last recorded18,436 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Lotus Elise33,657 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN03 CZL
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 18,436 miles

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Apr 2026 18,434 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2025 17,930 miles

Handbrake Lever Has Little Reserve Travel

Offside Rear Suspension rod ball joint has slight play Track Rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2024 17,586 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension rod ball joint has slight play track rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2022 17,414 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear Track Control Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2021 17,337 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside/nearside (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Jul 2021 17,331 miles

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside/nearside (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2018 16,839 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2016 15,449 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2015 13,574 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2014 12,255 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Jul 2009 10,922 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 10,515 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 9,724 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 8,515 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2006 8,515 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

How Reliable is the Lotus Elise?

Based on 150,954 MOT tests across 12,302 vehicles.

81.8%
Pass Rate
1,309
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
12,302
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 3,173
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3,131
Headlamp aim too high 3,014
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 2,630
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive 1,898
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SN03 CZL is a 2003 Lotus Elise in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 2003 Lotus Elise models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.4% with a typical mileage of 33,657 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Lotus Elise fails its MOT is exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive, accounting for 3,173 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SN03 CZL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lotus Elise typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 23 years old, this Lotus Elise is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was SN03 CZL registered?

SN03 CZL is a 2003 Lotus Elise, first registered on 20 June 2003.

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